Poipole

PoipolePoison
  • cloudy
Poipole is available in Pokémon GO
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Poipole is a Legendary Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,640 CP and is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Poipole Stats and Max CP

145 ATK
133 DEF
167 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1854 CP
Lvl 40
1640 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1171 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
937 CP
Lvl 15 Research
702 CP

Poipole's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PoisonPoison-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Poipole Type Chart

Poipole takes increased damage from:Poipole takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Poipole takes reduced damage from:Poipole takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Poipole best moveset

Moves

Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb

Poipole's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb, with 9.14 DPS and 129.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Poipole ranks #90 (D Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.PoisonPoison JabPoisonSludge Bomb7.789.14129.0
2.FlyingPeckPoisonSludge Bomb6.767.94112.1
3.PoisonPoison JabPoisonSludge Wave6.717.89111.3
4.PoisonPoison JabBugFell Stinger6.127.20101.6
5.FlyingPeckPoisonSludge Wave5.396.3489.5
6.FlyingPeckBugFell Stinger5.105.9984.5

Fast Attacks

  • FlyingPeck10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Peck
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Peck has no special effects.
    See Peck details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Jab1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy7

    Effects
    Poison Jab has no special effects.
    See Poison Jab details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugFell Stinger45332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fell Stinger
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.6s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Fell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Fell Stinger details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
    See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Wave1051003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Sludge Wave has no special effects.
    See Sludge Wave details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Poipole's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Poipole's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Poipole has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Poipole CP Chart

CP Chart

Poipole reaches a maximum of 1,640 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 880–937 CP, rising to 1,100–1,171 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 660–702 CP.

Max CPMax CP1640 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch660 CP - 702 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs880 CP - 937 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids880 CP - 937 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1100 CP - 1171 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Poipole Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
123 CP272 CP3122 CP
4171 CP5221 CP6270 CP
7320 CP8369 CP9419 CP
10468 CP11515 CP12562 CP
13609 CP14656 CP15702 CP
16749 CP17796 CP18843 CP
19890 CP20937 CP21984 CP
221030 CP231077 CP241124 CP
251171 CP261218 CP271265 CP
281312 CP291359 CP301405 CP
311429 CP321452 CP331476 CP
341499 CP351522 CP361546 CP
371569 CP381593 CP391616 CP
401640 CP411660 CP421681 CP
431702 CP441724 CP451745 CP
461766 CP471788 CP481810 CP
491832 CP501854 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#803
Height0.6 m
Weight1.8 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PoipolePoipole
  • 200 Candy200 Candy
  • Special Requirement IconCatch 20 Dragon-type Pokémon
NaganadelNaganadel
  • Poipole evolves into Naganadel which costs 200 Candy. Catch 20 Dragon-type Pokémon

Mega Pokémon that boost Poipole

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Poipole's Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Poipole.

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Poipole Candy296 Poipole Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Poipole Candy10 Poipole Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Poipole Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Poipole Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Poipole Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Poipole Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Poipole Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Poipole Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Poipole Candy-

Poipole Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Poipole from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Poipole in Pokémon GO.

Poipole family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Poipole in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

PoipolePoipole
NaganadelNaganadel

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
PoipolePoipolePoipoleScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPoipolePoipole
0.29 m0.3 m0.6 m0.9 m0.93 m

Poipole's height ranges from 0.29 m to 0.93 m, with the average being 0.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Poipole in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.294 m0.3 m
0′12″0′12″
XS0.3 m0.6 m
0′12″1′12″
M0.45 m0.75 m
1′06″2′06″
XL0.75 m0.9 m
2′06″2′11″
XXL0.9 m0.93 m
2′11″3′01″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer0
Jump Time0
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Poipole

Poipole high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Poipole. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Poipole Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Poipole Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
Ultra SunThis Ultra Beast is well enough liked to be chosen as a first partner in its own world.
Ultra MoonAn Ultra Beast that lives in a different world, it cackles wildly as it sprays its opponents with poison from the needles on its head.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Poipole’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Poison-type Pokémon, Poipole is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Poipole in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Poipole in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.144 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 129.

How does Poipole perform in Raids?

Poipole's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Poipole rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Poipole is a D-Tier Poison-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Poipole?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Poipole: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

What is Poipole’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Poipole’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1640 CP and 1854 CP at Level 50.

Can Poipole be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Poipole cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Poipole Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Poipole cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.